Christian Piatt's Blog, page 86
March 29, 2012
Richard Dawkins: The Atheist Martin Luther
As further evidence that atheists are as diverse as their faithful counterpart, Alain De Botton has penned a controversial new book called Religion for Atheists. And not surprising, he's gotten no small amount of push- back from the atheist community … Continue reading →
March 28, 2012
Critiques of the "Blue Like Jazz" Movie and My Thoughts
I should recognize up front that I can hardly be considered a neutral party with respect to the Blue Like Jazz movie. First, I got to see a screening of a rough cut a few months ago, and then sit … Continue reading →
Our Free "Blue Like Jazz" E-Book Guide
Amy and were asked to write a short study guide to accompany the upcoming Blue Like Jazz movie. The e-book will be distributed to anyone who wants a copy for free. We're excited and honored to be a part of … Continue reading →
March 27, 2012
Guns Don't Kill People; Hoodies Kill People
It's not that often that anyone accuses Geraldo Rivera of being a reporter. More often than not, he's good for audacious soundbytes and a campy mug at the camera while sporting his trademark "look at me" mustache. He's more circus … Continue reading →
March 26, 2012
Four Reasons I Came Back to Church
I've written a couple of pieces lately that have gotten a lot of attention about why younger people tend to walk away from church. If you haven't seen them yet, here are the links: Seven Reasons Why Young Adults Quit … Continue reading →
Why Young Adults Leave Church: The Interview
I was interviewed recently on the Open House radio show, a weekly program with Leigh Hatcher that syndicates across Australia, about my articles on why young adults leave church. Why Young Adults Leave Church (Open House Radio Interview 3-2012)
March 25, 2012
Church Sign Epic Fails, Part Five
You'd think I'd eventually run out of material for this weekly series I've been doing. Fortunately for me, there is no apparent end to the phenomenon that is the bad church sign. Church sign epic fails, part four Church sign … Continue reading →
March 24, 2012
My Radio Interview About Church, State and Rick Santorum
I was interviewed for a radio show recently called State of Belief that airs on stations around the Midwest about my recent article, "Rick Santorum, Champion of the Secular Left." I'll admit I was a little nervous when a religious … Continue reading →
Walking a Mile With a Meth-Head
Emmanuel shows up on our front porch about once a week. His name means "God with us," but if there's anyone on the planet who appears to have been forgotten by the Divine, It's him. He stands at about 5'4″ … Continue reading →
March 23, 2012
Which Matters More: Faith IN Jesus or the Faith OF Jesus?
Following is taken from Banned Questions About Jesus. Galatians 3:22: Is it the faith of Jesus or faith in Jesus that's the key? Amy Reeder Worley: It is both the faith of and in Jesus that lead to salvation, which … Continue reading →
